This is an annual opportunity for leaders who share a common calling to impact the marketplace for Christ to meet together to make and refresh relationships and learn from each others journeys.

It was held in Melbourne, with  26 people in attendance from across Australia.  The people attending included pastors, business people, ministry groups.  A diverse cross section, bringing a mosaic of experiences and ideas.

The purposes and objectives, were well thought out and the day was well organised. It ran very smoothly, which enabled everyone to benefit.  There was mix of sharing individual insights, listening to selected speakers, with good discussion and interaction, together with time for developing relationships over coffee and lunch.  God has a way of connecting you with the right people for the next step of your journey.

‘To empower people to know their work is a call of Christ and the work and the marketplace can be transformed.”

“Beyond occupation is habitation”                 “Truth is best transferred by relationship”

The discussion about discipleship revealed that most Christians had not been discipled.  Further it was recognised that there is a great need for discipleship, coaching, mentoring, as Christians realise that their work is the assignment that God has given them.

This was organised by Australian Marketplace Connections www.marketplaceconnections.com

CRE8 Kingdom Business Summit
Melbourne 2009

Over 330 people attended the 2009 Cre8 Kingdom Business Summit held in Melbourne on March 13 – 14. The achieved purpose of the conference was to provide encouragement, practical support and relational connectivity to Christian Business Owners, Leaders, Emerging Leaders, Entrepreneurs and Church Leaders. Many of these are facing a turbulent future at a time when the current world economy is in crisis.

The theme of the conference, “Rising Above the Storm” focused on overcoming the impact of the global recession by helping Christian Business people recognise their calling to the Marketplace Ministry and how to impact the marketplace as leaders. This was progressively developed in every session.

The world economy is changing rapidly and the outlook appears challenging for businesses over coming years. Yet God is calling His people to be leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in the business world, and show the way forward by applying His timeless principles in moving from Agreement to Alignment. More than ever, it is time for business leaders to be clear in their calling, and allow God’s Spirit to help them see the world situation through His eyes and “Rise above the Storm”.

Please click on the link for a full report….  It is well worth reading.

http://www.reclaim7mountains.com/pages.asp?pageid=82164

To gain the maximum benefit from this conference you can purchase the entire conference at

http://www.faithandworkresources.com/pages.asp?pageid=81736